Educational Scholarship Program

The purpose of the Foundation Educational Scholarship Program is to offer an opportunity for the youth in our community to further their educational goal. The Educational Scholarship Program shall strive to assist young people to pursue a higher degree of education at a community college, trade school or university. It is the goal of the Scholarship Program to continually grow and to be available for youth in perpetuity.
We presently administer the following educational scholarships
*NEW! Scholarships available for the TRADES* (i.e. plumbing, electrical, etc.)

Scholarships are available year-round. Please contact the Foundation office at foundation@bgcsandieguito.org for an application.

The Leonard & Edith Polster Scholarship focuses on financial need and potential for success through scholarships to community colleges, state colleges, universities or trade school.

BGC San Dieguito Foundation Healthcare Scholarship provides assistance for youth who are pursuing education in preparation for a role in healthcare (e.g. dietician, certified nursing assistant, radiology, technologist, nurse, phlebotomist, or physical therapy assistant.

The James E. and Patricia Townsend Memorial Fund provides scholarships for students pursuing careers in the computer field and/or Boys & Girls Clubs involvement.

2023 Applications

Please select from one of the applications below for instructions on how to apply.

Leonard and Edith Polster Scholarship

Facilitated by: Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito

The Leonard and Edith Polster Scholarship is awarded annually to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at a four year college or university, a community college, or trade/technical school.

Download the application and instructions for complete eligibility criteria.

Download Application 2023

Download Renewal Instructions

BGC San Dieguito Foundation Healthcare Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to community youth who are pursuing education in preparation for a role in health care (e.g. dietician, certified nursing assistant, radiology, technologist, phlebotomist, nurse or physical therapy assistant, etc.)

Download the application and instructions for complete eligibility criteria.

Download Application 2023

Download Renewal Instructions

The James E. and Patricia Townsend Memorial Fund

The James E. & Patricia Townsend is awarded annually to graduating high school seniors who plan to pursue careers in the computer field and/or have Boys & Girls Clubs involvement. 

Download the application and instructions for complete eligibility criteria.

    Download Application 2023

    Download Renewal Instructions

    *NEW! Scholarships available for the TRADES

    Examples include plumbing, electrical, etc.

    Scholarships are available year-round.

    Download Application